He doesn’t belong here at all; he’s completely different from Eastern Peak Village, an outsider.
He’s so clean, so elegant, how could I be so impulsive as to bring him to such a chaotic place?
It really wasn’t a good idea.
Mia Ginger thought randomly and suddenly stopped in her tracks.
"What’s wrong?" Koa Jackson also stopped, looking down at her with concern.
"I suddenly don’t feel like going." Mia looked up at him with a smile, speaking softly, "There’s really nothing worth seeing. If it’s going to be demolished, then let it be. A place should have been torn down long ago; it’s a blight on the cityscape."
She shrugged, looking relaxed.
Koa Jackson, however, said nothing, staring steadily at her.
"Koa... brother." Mia always felt nervous being stared at by him in silence, calling out hesitantly.
Koa Jackson took her hand directly, smiling nonchalantly, "Let’s go then. After all, it’s the place where you grew up. Once it’s gone, there’ll be nothing left. If you want to look, let’s take a look."
Mia pressed her lips tightly, a bit stiff, and stayed silent.
Being led forward by Koa Jackson.
All along the way, she kept cautiously observing Koa Jackson’s expression.
Koa Jackson maintained his usual calm and indifferent demeanor, showing no hint of emotion whatsoever.
Mia sighed, following him without saying a word.
Watching him stride over the slightly uneven ground with his shiny black leather shoes, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy.
Koa Jackson is the person she has cherished deeply, any slight grievance he suffers makes her feel uncomfortable.
Mia lowered her head, taking a light breath.
Not noticing the group of people rushing towards them.
"Watch out!" Koa Jackson yanked her wrist, pulling her into his arms protectively.
Frowning as he looked at the group that had just rushed past.
Who knows what was going on, five or six men were chasing another person.
They caught up quickly, surrounding him not even ten meters away from them, punching and kicking.
They were all young men in their twenties or thirties, wearing short sleeves in the summer with sleeves rolled up to their shoulders, revealing fierce tattoos. They beat up the man who had been kicked to the ground and cursed unabashedly, spewing filthy language that was unbearable to hear.
Mia came to her senses, her face turning red with embarrassment.
This is the most chaotic village in Cloud Capital.
Civil order, moral decency, all dragged to the lowest standard here.
Even the strongest outsider can’t suppress the local toughs.
Fists decide strength, and the stronger one can boldly oppress another based on whims.
Such chaos, yet this is where she grew up.
She felt that everyone here represented her face and inexplicable pride.
Seeing this scene, Koa Jackson couldn’t help but furrow his brows, showing just how much disdain and contempt he felt for such a place.
Mia found it hard to breathe, closing her eyes in distress.
Koa didn’t notice her discomfort, lowering his gaze towards the distant fight without intervening; as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly recognized the face of the man being beaten on the ground, his expression froze instantly.
He shouted sharply, "Stop!"
There were quite a few onlookers around, mostly keeping a distance.
His sudden shout naturally surprised them, one of the men at the outermost part of the fight turned around.
Big and brawny, muscles well-defined.
At one glance at him, he sneered, "Pretty boy wants to stick his nose into other’s business?"